Charles Cazeault Jr.
PUTNAM — Charles Arthur Cazeault Jr., 58, died Jan. 21, 2020. He was born on Sept. 10, 1961, in Webster, and graduated from Oxford High School in 1980.
He married Debra Cazeault in May of 1989, and they lived together in Putnam.
Charlie was an operations manager at Mass Web Printing for 34 years until the business ended in July of 2014. Most recently, he worked as a machine operator for Web Industries and Charlie always took great pride in his work.
He put family first. Many knew him as a man who made friends in a room full of strangers. He would light up a room with his infectious smile, laugh and glowing personality. He will be remembered as one of the most sincere, honest, dedicated and loving individuals to walk this world.
He leaves as his legacy, four children: Delores Sherman (Doug), Shannon O’Shea (Patrick), Tyla Vandermark (Craig), Charles Cazeault, III (Crystal); two granddaughters, Natileigh Vandermark and Juliana Sherman; six sisters, Ellen Fitton, Paula Congdon, Nancy Shores, Sue Cazeault, Linda Rochon and Norma Furnmanic; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Rosalie Cazeault.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 27 at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in the spring at Grove St. Cemetery. Donations: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Pete F. Vogt,
Army vet
BROOKLYN — Pete F. Vogt, 51, of Brooklyn died Jan. 23, 2020, at home. He was the husband of Stacy (Neely) Vogt. They were married June 23, 2018.
He was born May 29, 1968, in Davenport, Iowa, son of Donna P. (Garrett) and the late Edward D. Vogt.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1986-1991. Pete enjoyed partying with family and friends, traveling and adventures with Stacy, head banging to KISS, Dallas Cowboy football and Boston sports. Pete was also an amateur “B” movie critic. Often times he could be found in the yard on his four-wheeler or lawn mower with a cold beer.
He was known for his infectious smile, sense of humor, and caring heart.
Besides his wife Stacy, he leaves his children Chelsea, Cooper, Heather, Adam and Amy; granddaughter Addison, Mom Donna Vogt; brother Jay (Hank) Vogt (Teresa); nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was Jan. 27 at the East Woodstock Congregational Church. Donations: for final arrangements and also to set up a scholarship fund. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Peter L. Kozlowski,
Korean war vet
DANIELSON — Peter L. Kozlowski, 84, died Jan. 20, 2020, at Davis Place in Danielson. He was the husband for more than 50 years to the late Mary Jane (Cazeault) Kozlowski. Born in 1935 in Webster, he was the son of the late Peter J. Kozlowski and Rose (Zielinski) Marois.
Mr. Kozlowski served his country during the Korean Conflict with the Army National Guard. He worked construction and was a blaster. He enjoyed traveling to Florida with Mary Jane and eating at his favorite Chinese Restaurant. He loved spending summers at Quaddick Lake, at the “cottage.” He enjoyed cooking Sunday breakfasts for his family. He was a member of the Putnam Lodge of Elks.
He leaves his sons, David P. Kozlowski (Patti) of Thompson, and Michael P. Kozlowski (Valerie) of Dayville; his daughters, Mary Ann Paglione (Jeffery) of Putnam, Deborah A. Landry (John) of N. Grosvenordale, Donna L. Russo (John) of N. Grosvenordale, and Judith M. Kozlowski of Putnam; his sister, Ann Johnson of N. Grosvenordale; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Peter is predeceased by his brother, Robert Kozlowski; his grandson, Christopher Petrunia and his great-grandson, Bryce Petrunia.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 24 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: Cruisin’ for Chris Inc., Hometown Bank, P.O. Box 65, N. Grosvenordale, CT. 06255. Valade Funeral Home and Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
Henriet F. Blanchette
N. GROSVENORDALE — Henriet (Coderre) Blanchette, 93, died Jan. 25, 2020, at Matulaitis Nursing Home. Born in 1926 in N. Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Ulderic and Adrienne (Audette) Coderre.
Henriet attended St. Joseph School and High School before working at Cluett Peabody Mill. She then worked at the American Optical Corp in Southbridge for more than 25 years before retiring in 1988. She loved going shopping and bowling on Sundays with her family. Henriet watched hundreds of movies that she collected. She also enjoyed her large collection of figurines, especially the angels. Christmas was her favorite time of the year where she would decorate the whole house, fill the living room with presents, mostly for her son David, and bake meat pie.
She leaves her son David Blanchette of Danielson; nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Andre “Mickey” Blanchette; her sister Florette Lavallee; and her brothers Gerard Coderre, Robert Coderre, Normand Coderre, John Coderre; and a nephew, Thomas Coderre.
Visitation is from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Jan. 31 at St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11. Burial follows in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: The Arc Eastern Connecticut, 387 Cook Hill Rd., Danielson, CT 06239.
John A. Martinik
N. GROSVENORDALE — John A. Martinik, 56, of New Rd., died Jan. 23, 2020, at Davis Place Healthcare in Danielson. He was the husband of Doreen (Desmarais) Martinik. Born in 1963 in Webster, he was the son of the late Louis and Jeanne (Benoit) Martinik.
On May 14, 2005 at Valley Springs Sportsman Club he was united in marriage to the former Doreen Desmarais.
Mr. Martinik worked as a driver for Microbac. John was a member of the Thompson Rod and Gun Club and the Sons of the American Legion. He enjoyed video games, fishing, old monster movies, and a good hand of pitch.
He leaves his stepsons Jared Boissonneault of Thompson and Patrick Herrick (Heather) of Foster, R.I.; siblings, Gary Martinik (Michelle “MeMe”) of Thompson, Laurie Carignan of Sumterville, Fla., and Melissa “Missy” Demers (Adam) of Waxahachie, Texas; step grandchildren Wyatt and Mason Herrick; nieces and nephews, Tanya Cote, Tya Carpenter, Jessica Rock, Joshua and Julie Martinik, Kevin Beaudoin, James Beaudoin, Sharie Desmarais, Bruce Desmarais Jr. and his wife Rebecca, and Heather Horton
A Celebration of John’s Life is being planned. Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
Nancy 'Susie' Brown
WOODSTOCK — Nancy “Susie” D. Brown, 78, of Woodstock, died Jan. 22, 2020, at Westview Health Care Center in Dayville, succumbing to complications associated with a rare vascular disorder, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and congestive heart failure.
Nancy was born June 14, 1943, in Benton Harbor, Mich., and grew up in nearby St. Joseph, Mich. A nature and wildlife lover, Nancy took the opportunity in her youth to play and explore the outdoors at Stockbridge — her family’s farm and horseback riding school. Growing up around horses, she was a natural equestrian, spending time helping at the stables doing everything from teaching riding lessons to taking care of the horses. Her students, family, and friends all knew her by Susie while at Stockbridge Farm.
Nancy eventually left Michigan to attend high school at Sanford School in Hockessan, Del. After graduating in 1963, she pursued her passion for horseback riding, and subsequently enrolled in the Potomac Horse Center in Potomac, Md. She excelled and was invited to try out for the 1968 Summer Olympics Equestrian Show Jumping Team. Although she didn’t go to the Olympics, she earned her Horse Mastership Certification in 1967, and became an accomplished horseback riding instructor, licensed to teach in Massachusetts and Connecticut, where she eventually settled. Nancy taught lessons but devoted herself to taking care of her three children.
Nancy was also a life-long lover of dogs, and later in life, owned her beloved Newfoundlands, including her dear Belle, Ellie, and Sterling. She became involved in the Newfoundland Club of New England where she proudly worked with her dogs, and with the help of others, getting them certified in water rescue and draft work.
In the last 10 years she enjoyed hosting sleepovers for her two grandchildren, Nora and Liam.
She leaves her daughter, Abigail C. Miller (nee Carreno), son-in-law, Rick Miller, granddaughter, Nora Miller, and grandson, Liam Miller of Spencer, Mass.; her son, Hunter Carreno of Woodstock and her son, Justin T. Carreno of Arlington, Va. She was predeceased by her mother, Caroline Witte (nee Hoffmann), father, Bradford Brown and her brother, Gordon Brown
Donations; Cure HHT, P.O. Box 329, Monkton, MD 21111; or the Newfoundland Club of New England Charitable Fund, 131 Clough Pond Rd. Canterbury, NH 03224-2406.
Condolences can be offered at 11 Shore Dr. Spencer, MA, 01562. Burial of ashes will take place privately. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Patricia J. Kellett
KILLINGLY — Patricia (Verity) Kellett, 64, of Country Club Rd., died Jan. 19, 2020, at Day Kimball Hospital. Patricia was born in 1955 and was the daughter of the late Milton and Jeanne (Hardesty) Verity and was raised in Pascoag, R.I.
Patricia was an activities director for Parkview Nursing Home in Rhode Island and a caring foster mother to more than 40 children. She was a thoughtful, caring person who touched the lives of many with her kindness and giving nature.
She leaves her daughter, Melanie; her former husband, Brian Kellett; two grandchildren, Michael Cardon and Brianna Lavoie; her brothers, Douglas Allin, Christopher Allin, Andrew Allin and Richard Verity; and her younger sister, Jennifer Allin; and her older sister.
Visitation was Jan. 24 in Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Claudia M. Lariviere
N. GROSVENORDALE — Claudia (Budrow) Lariviere, 84, formerly of Klondike St., died Jan. 21, 2020, at Hartford Hospital. She was the wife of 62 years to the late Alphonse Lariviere Sr. who died Nov. 3, 2019. Born on May 4, 1935, in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Clara (Young) Budrow.
Growing up she attended Bartlett High School in Webster where she graduated in 1953. A few years after graduating, she met Al and they were married on her birthday in May of 1957. She had lived on Klondike Street with her husband for 59 years where they raised their family. Mrs. Lariviere worked as a lens crafter for the American Optical Corp for more than 25 years in both Putnam and Southbridge, retiring in 1997 at the age of 62.
Throughout the years, she enjoyed dancing with her husband Al to Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” at all social functions including the weddings of her grandchildren. She also liked going to Foxwoods Resort and Casino & Mohegan Sun where she was usually lucky playing the slots. She very much liked playing various card games including cribbage and especially “May I” with her family. She also took great pleasure watching her children and grandchildren participate in various sporting events.
She leaves her son, Alphonse Lariviere Jr. (Kelly) of Ellington; her sister, Constance (Budrow) Maynard of Woodstock; five grandchildren and their spouses, Bryan and Alyssa Lariviere, Brittany (Lariviere) and Matt Piro, Kristyn (Blackburn) and Lewis Jackson, Brett and Jessica Blackburn, and Christopher and Megan Blackburn; five great-grandchildren, Elijah, Ezra, Penelope, Finn, Conrad, and one great-grandson soon to be born. She was predeceased by a daughter, Denise (Lariviere) Blackburn. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1 in Valade Funeral Home and Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, with a funeral service at 1 in the funeral home. Burial is in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Sarah Marie Lima
PUTNAM — Sarah Marie Lima, 31, of Battey St., died Jan. 22, 2020, at Hartford Hospital. Born in 1988 in Putnam, she was the daughter of Donald Lima of Putnam and Lisa (Darling) Lima and her companion Martin Austin of Brooklyn.
Sarah was a 2006 graduate of H.H. Ellis Tech for hairstyling. She was a hairdresser for the Strand and also worked at Dunkin’ Donuts in Putnam. Sarah was a beautiful person who lived her life helping anyone in need. She loved to dance, and her laugh was unforgettable. She was an amazing hair stylist, loved by her clients. She had a heart of gold. She loved reading, puzzles. In addition to her parents, Sarah leaves her son, Hayden Fields; her sister, Rebecca Lima and her fiancé Adam Williams of Putnam; her brother, Shawn Beaudreault (Elizabeth) of Henderson, Nev.; her niece and nephews, Bently, Olivia and Jackson; a close friend, Ty Vandam; aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 31 in Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260. Donations: Sarah Lima Fund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarahs-heart-of-gold.
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